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A Celebration Of Life Honoring Deacon Anderson Will Jones

2 Timothy 4:7-8King James Version (KJV) I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

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Sunrise: October 3, 1934 | Sunset: January 7, 2018 New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church | 4301 Weaver Rd | Houston TX 77016

Saturday, January 20, 2018 Visitation: 9:00–10:45 a.m.

Homegoing Services: | 11:00 a.m.

PASTOR HARRELL RAY BERRY — OFFICIANT

Farewell Servant DEACON ANDERSON WILL JONES October 3, 1934 — January 7, 2018

John 11:25-26

“Jesus said, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”

ANDERSON

Will J

ONES

A … FATHER HUSBAND BROTHER SINGER GRANDFATHER

HUMBLE SERVANT

We’re A Team

Whatever you lack, I got you. We will balance each other out. Minor setback?

We’ll make a better comeback. Bad day? I promise you a better night.

I’ll keep you motivated and at the top.

Always as long as you appreciate me and remain consistent.

You don’t ever have to doubt my loyalty.

You got me. I got us.

Always and forever … I love you.

Edwardleen

Anderson W. Jones’ Page

“May

the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me”

“WHATSOEVER THY HAND FINDETH TO DO, DO IT WITH THY MIGHT.” — ECCLESIASTES 9:10

A

nderson Will Jones affectionately known as “Dub”, “A.W.” and “Jones” was born in Emerson, Arkansas, Doss Town Community on October 3, 1934. He was the third oldest of 15 children born to Jessie and Artie Jones. He finished school at McMittress High School in Emerson, Arkansas. After finishing high school, he came to Houston and found a job at the Greyhound Bus Station, as a “red cap”. There he was known as “young blood ”because he was the youngest of the Red Caps during that time.

Anderson was blessed to have found the love of his life, Edwardleen Jones at the bus station, as she was waiting on her mother to arrive. They were united in holy matrimony a few years later in 1955.

To this union three children were born. Anderson willingly joined the Air Force, where he served his country for 4 years. He served as a fire truck driver until his discharge. After his honorable discharge in 1960, he resumed his job at Greyhound Bus station, where he was promoted as a ticket agent until he retired after 38 years. After his retirement, he worked for a delivery company and Enterprise Car Rental as a driver.

Anderson joined the New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor H.R. Berry, in 2004 and was ordained as a deacon in 2008. He enjoyed being in the Men’s Ministry, being a part of the Male Chorus, sometimes working in the food pantry, and a Sunday School teacher for one of the men’s classes. He always believed in being on time which was his motto. He also enjoyed attending the J.W. Peavy Senior Center.

Anderson departed this life on January 7, 2018 at 6:35 a.m. at M.D. Anderson Hospital after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Artie Bell Jones, four brothers twins Evan, Avan, Edward and R. L. Jones, one sister Mildred Collins, and a two-week-old son Anthony Keith Jones. He leaves beautiful memories with his wife Edwardleen Jones of 62 years, daughter Orlesia Jones, son Darrell Q. Jones, grandson Derrick Jones, granddaughter Shalayna (Chase) Williams, Shameika (Quincy) Williams, and a great-grandson, Derrick Quentin Jones. In addition he leaves four sisters, Thelma Evans, Mae (Jack) Broomfield, Eula B. Berry, of Houston, Texas and Ida Faye Franklin of Magnolia, Arkansas, five brothers, Jerry Jones (Floral), Vernell (Gwendolyn) Jones, of Houston, Texas, James Charles (Nettie) Jones, Alvin Jones, Clarence (Margie) Jones of Magnolia, Arkansas, Aunt Vera Biddle (Nathaniel) Biddle of Texarkana, Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.

THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE HONORING

Deacon Anderson W. Jones Saturday, January 20, 2018 | 11:00 a.m.

NEW MOUNT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH 4301 Weaver Road | Houston, Texas 77016 PASTOR HARRELL RAY BERRY, OFFICIATING

Prelude ........................................................................................................................... Soft Music Processional .................................................................................... Clergy, Bearers and Family Hymn of Comfort ................................................................................................... Congregation Scripture Reading Old Testament ...................................................................................... Pastor C. E. McClain Trinity Gardens’ First Baptist Church, Houston, Texas New Testament ......................................................................................... Pastor Floyd Evans Call to Destiny International Church, Port Arthur, Texas Prayer of Consolation ................................................................................... Pastor T. O. Berry Greater True Light Baptist Church, Houston, Texas Selection ................................................ New Mount Carmel Baptist Church Male Chorus

Acknowledgments/Resolutions .................................................................. Announcing Clerk New Mount Carmel Baptist Church & Other Church Resolutions Pulpit Remarks .................................................................................................. Pastor R. C. Bell Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas Expressions ......................................................................................................... 2 Minutes Only!

Selection ......................................... New Mount Carmel Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir THE WORD PROCLAIMED ........................................ PASTOR HARRELL RAY BERRY Invitation to Christian Discipleship ............................................................................... Clergy Benediction .......................................................................................... Pastor Harrell Ray Berry Recessional ......................................................................... Clergy, Bearers, Family & Friends Funeral Director In Charge

Do Not Cry For Me Do not cry for me when I must go, for heaven waits for me. I got here fine and oh it is grand, there is so much here to see. The Father met me at the gate while you watched me wilt and die. You could not see but all around you were angels by your side.

They told me when I go, they would care for you. With my body in such pain it was all that I could do. I told you before I left I didn’t want to die, but I have never been so happy. Don’t see it as goodbye.

I have no more pain and the love here is great. I got a brand new body when I walked through the gate. So do not weep anymore for God is holding my hand, and when you close your eyes to die and reach the promise land. I will meet you at the gate when the Father guides you through. Until I see you once again remember “I Love You”.

Colleen Laybourne–Smith

Anderson & Edwardleen’s Page

Anderson W. Jones’ Children’s Page

Anderson W. Jones’ Siblings Page

Active Pallbearers Jerry Jones, Vernell Jones, Alvin Jones, Clarence Jones, Michael Berry, Carlton Ray Franklin Alternate Pallbearers DaBrion Broomfield, Edward Charles Berry, James Charles Jones Honorary Pallbearers Deacons of New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

Acknowledgements and Special Thanks: The family of Anderson W. Jones, wish to thank everyone for the many calls, visitations, flowers and prayers, for us in the time of our loss. You will never know how much your concerns have meant to us. A special thanks goes out my New Mount Carmel Baptist Church Family. May God bless each of you.

A special thanks to the staff at M. D. Anderson Hospital Internal Medicine Unit, Dr. Dickinson and Dr. Ditch, and the staff on the Acute Palliative Unit, especially Dr. Reddy and Dr. Tang.

Professional Services Entrusted To: Paradise Funeral Home 10401 W Montgomery Road | Houston, TX 77088 (281) 445–1201

Interment: Paradise Cemetery 10401 W. Montgomery Rd| Houston, TX 77088

Repast: New Mount Carmel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Commemorative Programs By: DR. JOHN T. FULLER, JR. NEW MOUNT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH 4301 WEAVER ROAD | HOUSTON TX77016 832–741–9625 / 713–631–0305

Email: johnfuller@newmountcarmel.org